The Western Australian African Community Awards (WAACA Awards) recognise the positive contribution and impact of African-Australians in WA. The awards acknowledge young people, innovators, business leaders, community leaders and champions for their contributions to the African Australian community locally, state-wide and nationally. The Awards also reward outstanding community groups and organisations that support the state’s multicultural agendas.
Emerging Young Leader
Evia Aringo
Regina Ntuti
Women In Leadership Award
Huguette Cohen
Margaret Bondia
Naomi Wambui Cyrus
Salome Mbenjele
Yvonne Johnson
Outstanding Community Champion Award
Daniel Pate
Maurice Rashidi
Pauline Hollis
Salome Mbenjele
Excellent in Innovation Award
African Language Academy
Eric Chimu
Libabatu Dabre
Social Change/ Impact Award
Eric Gaitho
Kuda Ndlovu
Manana Johnson
Meseret Cohen
Community Pillar Award
Huguette Cohen
Manana Johnson
Salome Mbenjele
Sports & Entertainment
Grace Barbe
Nyasha Chidikwindi
Rita Nsubuga
Outstanding Student
Kudzaishe Muzvagwandoga
Stacy Mazorodze
Tasabeeh El Hassan